Lacing.



No.-742,164. PATENTED 00127, 1903,"

E. c. CHAPMAN.

LAGING.

APPLICATION rmm FEB. 27. 1903.

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Patented October 27, 1903.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

EDWARD O. CHAPMAN,'OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND.

LACING.

EPECIFTCATION forming part of Letters Patent N 0. 742,164, dated October 27, 1903.

Application filed February 27, 1903. serial No. 145,374. (No IllOdel.)

To aZZ whom it may concern."

Be it known that I, EDWARD C. CHAPMAN, a resident of Providence, in the county of Providence and State of Rhode Island, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Lacings; and I do hereby declare that-the following is a full, clear, and exact description thereof, reference being bad to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification.

This invention relates to laoings, and has for its object the production of a lacing for use in shoes-corsets, or similar articles that is reinforced for a portion of its length, leaving the ends where the strain 'is not required of a single thickness, which facilitates the tying of the strings into a knot. It is fully described in this specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 represents an edge view of a lacing of my construction, illustrating the reinforcing of that portion which receives the most wear and strain. Fig. 2is a plan view, partly in section, of a portion of a lacing, showing the reinforcing-piece fastened to the inside of the tubular lacing. Fig. 3 is an end View of the outer tubular lacing inclosing an inner tubular reinforcing-piece. Fig. at is an end View of the outer tubular lacing inclosing an inner flattape reinforcing-piece. Fig. 5 is an end view illustrating the lacing as it appears when stitched together.

With reference to the drawings, a. is the outer sheath or main portion of the lacing, which is preferably woven in a tubular form.

I) is a reinforcing-tape, which may be woven in a tubular form, as illustrated in Fig. 3, or'

made in the form of a tape, as illustrated in Fig. 4. This reinforcing-tape b may be drawn into the tubular outer sheath by suitable means, or said outer sheath may be woven over said reinforcing-tape. When the tape is in position within the sheath, it may be secured in any convenient way, either by sewingit to the outersheath throughout its length or stitching it at its ends to hold it in position.

In constructing my lacing I preferably braid the outer sheath a into a tubular form.

by cementing or stitching 0 its entire length or any part thereof or simply securing itat each end. When made in this form it lies flat (see. Fig. 5) and close to the object in which it is laced, which is particularly desirable, especially when used in shoes. By stitching or securing the two parts together throughout its length they are bound closely together, making them practically one stout piece capable of withstanding great strainand long wear. By leaving the ends of the lacing single theyare relieved of the surplus stock, which makes them thin, soft, and flexible and very easy to be tied in a small neat knot. This also gives the lacing a more shapely appearance, as it tapers from the filled portion down to the tips 6 e on the ends.

The advantages of my invention are at once apparent, and it will be particularly observed'that the same is strong and durable and at the same time presents a neat appearance.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, iS-

1. As an article of manufacture, a lacing comprising an outer sheath or casing, and an inner reinforcing-tape located therein, said-reinforcing-tape being shorter than said sheath or casing,'whereby the ends of the latter are rendered flexible, and means for holding said tape against movement withinsaid sheath or casing, as set forth.

2. As an article of manufacture,a lacing In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 25th day of February, A. D. 1903.

EDWARD C. CHAPMAN.

In presence 0fcomprising an outer tubular sheath or casing, and an inner reinforcing-tape also of tubular form, said reinforcing-tape being shorter than said sheath or casing whereby the ends of the latter are rendered flexible, and means for holding said tape against movement Within GEO. D. LANSING, said sheath or casing, as set forth.

HOWARD E. BARLOVV. 

